Belly Dance Fusion Fundamentals 102

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Instructor: Jam [they/them] Description: This class will help strengthen your mind-muscle connection so you can isolate any body part you like! We warm up with classical Egyptian belly dance, and then sink our teeth into technique drills for head-to-toe pops, locks, shimmies, and undulations. This class is perfect for anyone who wants to feel more sensual in their body and for dancers who want to integrate isolations and gooey movements into other styles. Course Prerequisites: None Belly Dance Defined: Beginner-friendly belly dance class covering fundamentals and fusion stylizations. We’ll drill technique to traditional and unconventional music, focusing on isolations and quality of movement. You’ll build skills to confidently integrate ooey-gooey and sharp-and-punchy moves into other styles of dance. Course Expectations: Bring a water bottle and wear athletic clothing. No footwear needed. Optional: yoga mat, journal, and hip scarf. WORD BANK INTRODUCTION: History & Culture Saidi & Baladi influence Raqs sharqi vs. raqs baladi Dabke Shamadan Golden era Orientalism Censorship Musicality: Maqsoum family rhythms: Maqsoum, Saidi, Baladi Maqsoum family timing: 1&_&3_4 Malfuf Chiftetelli Rhythmic subdivisions Taqsim Instrument recognition: dunbek, bendir, riq, oud, mizmar, mijwiz, duduk, ney, accordion, rebab Dance Technique: Timed hipwork Shimmy Rib cage isolation Hip isolation Pelvic isolation Spinal undulation Datura arm positions Qualities of Movement: Sharp Soft Heavy Floating Muscular Loose Gooey

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